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Re: pg or not after D&C

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 Feb 2001 18:35:40 -0600 (CST)


At Wed, 28 Feb 2001, Jenny wrote: >
>I had a D&C for miscarriage on 02/02. On 02/12, I started having a lot
>of "ovulatory mucus" that lasted until the 15/16. On the 15th, I had
>intercourse and the condom broke and we did not realize this until it
>was too late. I waited 11/12 days and tested on the 27th. I got a
>positive pg test. I had not realized that there could still be hCG
>levels in my system from my prior miscarriage. I am almost positive
>that I ovulated around the 13/14, I had my mild crampiness like I
>usually do when I ovulate. I am having some mild pg symptoms; frequent
>urination, slight breast tenderness, and fatigue. I tried calling my OB
>to find out how I find out if I am pg or not, but they are not calling
>me back. This was not planned, but nonetheless, I will be thrilled if
>it is true. How long will it take before I know if is a pregnancy or
>not. Is there anything else I can do in the meantime.
>
>Thanks,
>Jenny

Given the recent pregnancy, you will have to have a pregnancy test that measures the quantity of the pregnancy hormone in your system to determine if you are newly pregnant... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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